Dentist

CHAS Health • Deer Park, WA

9d

About The Position

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing dental care to patients as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services. Understands and follows infection control procedures. Reviews medical histories at each visit. Consults with patient’s health care provider or other clinic provider as needed. Diagnoses dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan and prioritize treatments. Explains the course of treatment with patient, and solicit his/her input and agreement. Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with patient and clinic resources. Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols. Recommends dental equipment changes and additions. Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards. Attends staff meetings and in-service training. Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs. Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested. Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Completion of ADA accredited dental program required.
• Valid dentist license in the state of Washington or Idaho required upon hire.
• Certification through The Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with under-served populations desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with patient’s health care provider or other clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnoses dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan and prioritize treatments.
• Explains the course of treatment with patient, and solicit his/her input and agreement.
• Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
• Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.
• Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
• Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed